How do I contact the shelter about Hila?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pet Rescue Finland handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Hila on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Hila if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pet Rescue Finland will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Hila already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?

Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.

What happens if Hila isn't the right fit?

Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Pet Rescue Finland early rather than rehoming privately; they know Hila and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.

Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?

TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FI). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.

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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

• I need a calm environment: Yes • I can live in a city: No • I get along with families with children: Not known • I can get along with other dogs: Yes • I have lived with cats: Not known • I have the following special characteristics regarding temperament or breed traits: I am a shy girl, and I need an owner who has experience with aggressive dogs. A lively dog companion would be important to me for security. • Notable things regarding my health are: None • The following health procedures have been done for me: Dental care • I have lived in a home setting at home: No • I have been in shelter kennel for more than 2 years: No • I can walk on a leash: yes My name is Hila. I was born in a small town in a house where an old woman lived. There were many dogs there, about ten. The house was always full of sounds: the clatter of paws on the floor, barking, the clinking of buckets. I had many dog friends, but life was sometimes a bit chaotic. We did not always know what would happen next, and sometimes we ran through the town. People in the town began to worry about us. They said we were not getting enough care. Neighbors complained about us to the authorities and from the shelter came to discuss our situation. Finally, the old woman agreed that some of us would go to a new place. So I and seven other dogs left for a safe house. I remember that day well, I was scared, but also a little curious.

Read original (fi)

• Tarvitsen rauhallisen ympäristön: Kyllä • Voin asua kaupungissa: Ei • Sovin lapsiperheeseen: Ei tiedossa • Tulen toimeen muiden koirien kanssa: Kyllä • Olen asunut kissojen kanssa: Ei tiedossa • Minulla on seuraavia erityispiirteitä luonteen tai rotuominaisuuksien osalta: Olen ujo tyttö, ja tarvitsen omistajan, jolla on kokemusta aroista koirista. Reipas koirakaveri olisi minulle tärkeä turva. • Huomioitavia asioita terveyteni osalta ovat: Ei • Minulle on tehty seuraavia terveystoimenpiteitä: Hammashoito • Olen asunut kotioloissa kotihoidossa: Ei • Olen ollut tarhalla yli 2 vuotta: Ei • Osaan kulkea hihnassa: kyllä Minun nimeni on Hila. Synnyin pienessä kaupungissa talossa, jossa asui vanha nainen. Meitä koiria oli siellä paljon, kymmenkunta. Talossa oli aina ääniä: tassujen rapinaa lattialla, haukahduksia, kulhojen kolinaa. Minulla oli paljon koirakavereita, mutta elämä oli joskus vähän sekavaa. Emme aina tienneet, mitä seuraavaksi tapahtuisi, ja joskus juoksentelimme pitkin kaupunkia. Ihmiset kaupungissa alkoivat huolestua meistä. He sanoivat, että meistä ei pidetty tarpeeksi hyvää huolta. Naapurit valittivat meistä viranomaisille ja tarhalta tultiin neuvottelemaan tilanteestamme. Lopulta vanha nainen suostui siihen, että osa meistä lähtee uuteen paikkaan. Niin minä ja seitsemän muuta koiraa lähdimme turvakotiin. Muistan sen päivän hyvin , olin peloissani, mutta myös vähän utelias.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇫🇮Helsinki

Shelter

Pet Rescue Finland

Living with Hila

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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About Hila

What life with Hila looks like

Hila is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pet Rescue Finland in Helsinki.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Requires quiet environment, experienced owner with shy dogs, would benefit from confident dog companion

🇫🇮Adopting from Finland

Finnish shelters require a home visit and an adoption contract. Animals are vetted; the EU pet passport covers cross-border travel within the bloc.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hila, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Hila?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pet Rescue Finland handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Hila on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Hila if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pet Rescue Finland will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Hila already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Hila isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Pet Rescue Finland early rather than rehoming privately; they know Hila and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FI). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.